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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 571.01 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 571.01 and 164.06 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 571.01 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/571.01 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 571.01 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 93,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,679.90/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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